Moore Seeks Merger of ABC and Tax Commissions
Senator Moore proposes combining the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission with the state Tax Commission under a single director. He made the suggestion at a task force meeting examining ABC operations after two commissioners faced accusations. The ABC panel licenses and regulates local alcohol matters.
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Flu season starts with mild early reports in the U S
US flu activity appears lighter so far this season though officials warn early counts may underreport cases. CDC flu specialist Lammnette Brammer notes uncertainty about when severe waves may occur while urging continued vaccination and vigilance.
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Aspin McCurdy Clinton's Picks For Defense Job
Rep. Les Aspin is President elect Clinton’s top choice for secretary of defense with Rep. Dave McCurdy likely for CIA or defense post. Sources say a final interview in Little Rock may lead to an announcement as early as Saturday.
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Nationwide DUI blitz targets holiday travel
Law enforcement will launch a 54 hour crackdown on drunken driving speeders and seat belt violations starting at 6 p m tonight. Maury Hannigan of the International Association of Chiefs of Police coordinates the effort with California Highway Patrol Commissioner Hannigan noting last year’s drive cut fatal crashes 24 percent.
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Red Ribbon of Memories honors alcohol and drug crashes
A coalition of law enforcement and substance abuse professionals unveiled a 3,000 foot Red Ribbon of Memories at a Health and Human Services Department briefing. The display lists about 1,500 names of victims and highlights 19,900 alcohol related traffic deaths last year, 48 percent of all traffic fatalities, urging lowering the legal BAC limit to 0.08 percent as already adopted by five states.
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Barney the Dinosaur profits from Christmas sales in Allen Texas
Barney the Dinosaur becomes a top selling toy as creators and retailers cash in this Christmas season. Barney & Friends TV shows and videos target toddlers as young as 18 months with music driven lessons on brushing teeth sharing and getting along. PBS quotes Kathy Quattrone noting 1.7 million daily viewers versus 2.1 million for Sesame Street.
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Shortfall leads Aiken Jaycees to trim Christmas Tour
Due to a revenue shortfall the Aiken Jaycees cut the county's oldest Christmas charity program from 80 to 52 participating youths. Nancy Sample says donations of 4300 fell short of the 8000 needed to supply winter clothing and a toy for each child.
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